This week, Eric Scovill continues the conversation with Jay Link as they discuss God, money and stewardship. Jay does a great job breaking down common misconceptions around tithing and offering practical tools for biblical giving and generosity. Check out this episode if you want to learn how to use your finances in a way that honors God!
Here are some topics from today’s discussion:
Episode Highlights:
[02:47] How Christians Should Approach Tithing Today
According to Jay, Christians should move away from a legalistic approach of tithing 10% of their income and toward a more biblical concept of generous giving based on what they decide in their hearts. Some key points he mentions:
[11:27] God Loves a Hilarious Giver
When our giving is motivated by obligation or guilt, it is not joyful or hilarious. But when we give freely and generously out of our love for God, from resources that ultimately belong to him, our giving can become a hilarious act of joy and worship. Giving in this way pleases God far more than begrudging tithes or reluctant offerings.
[14:34] What It Means To Give Everything You Have
When Jesus spoke of giving up all possessions to be His disciples, it may not imply that everyone must relinquish everything they own and live in extreme poverty. Rather, it could be understood as surrendering the ownership of our possessions and recognizing that they ultimately belong to Him. The essence of Jesus' message is about living with a mindset of stewardship, acknowledging that all that we have comes from Him. It's about shifting our perspective from possessing to stewarding. As disciples, we are called to live as if our possessions belong to Him, using them wisely and for His purposes.
[19:19] How to Give Money Away And Have It Not Go to Taxes
Jay explains that estate taxes, capital gains taxes and gift taxes are optional for those who know how to minimize or avoid them through proper planning. The stewardship planning process he outlines helps families:
This usually involves a combination of giving while living, gifting assets, and setting up testamentary trusts and bequests. With proper planning, families can give far more to charity than they pay in taxes, while also providing for their heirs. However, it requires working with advisors who understand these strategies and are willing to implement them.
Resources:
https://stewardshiplibrary.com
Jay Link’s 25 Questions about tithing
Jay Link’s article Giving As An Act Of Worship
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